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Posted by Jason Kreidman on October 6, 2015 in Podcast with no comments

We once again record this episode while being live on Blab.im. If you want to learn how to communicate, you better first learn how to listen. Communication starts with listening! Talking with your kids is not a lecture, it’s two way discussion. Jason mentioned some great tips from an article by Dr. Laura Markham on How to get your child to listen:

1. Don’t start talking until you have your child’s attention. We spoke about GEMs last week.
2. Don’t repeat yourself. Go back to step 1 if needed.
3. Use fewer words.
4. See it from their point of view.
5. Engage cooperation – Give choices.
6. Stay calm. Take a deep breath.
7. Set up routines.
8. Listen. (role model the bahavior)

From the parent’s side, the ability to listen responsibly:Involves: Being silent-listening intently to an entire explanationDoes Not Involve: Interrupting or formulating your response while the other person is talking (ie. not truly listening)

Involves: Creating a warm atmosphere for talk. Choosing a good time to share.Does Not Involve: Insisting on a talk when the time is in-appropriate either for you or your child

Involves: Relaxing-responding to your child as an intimate friendDoes Not Involve: Displaying tension, disapproval, or hostility in facial or body expressions